Chief Engineer of the Training Ship Empire State

Chief Engineer of the Training Ship Empire State

Category:Administrative & Professional
Department: Empire State Training Ship
Locations: Bronx, NY
Posted: Jan 7, 2026
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Full-time
Salary Type: Annually
Salary Range: $140,000.00 - $150,000.00
Position ID: 196185

About SUNY Maritime College:

The State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College is a preeminent Maritime Academy in the United States with a longstanding tradition of proudly educating, developing, and growing the nautical industry in the USA, since 1874. Maritime College is the first of the nation's six maritime academies, is a founding institution of the SUNY, and is proud to be the first institution to receive the first National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV), the TSES Empire State VII - all testaments to our motto, "First and Foremost." Located on a uniquely picturesque campus, SUNY Maritime College sits on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of NYC on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel on the doorstep of one of the largest metropolis's and maritime ports in the world, New York City.

The college offers an array of job opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth, diversity, inclusion, scholarship, enrichment, leadership, and career development among its employees, coupled with a far reaching maritime professional network within the USA and internationally. Maritime College is dedicated to the goal of building an equitable, inclusive academic community and maritime industry. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their professional or lived experience that they will contribute to this goal.


Job Description:

The Chief Engineer of the Training Ship Empire State is a SAFETY SENSITIVE position with appropriate duties to the training vessel Empire State, Maritime College and the State of New York. The appointee to this position would serve as the responsible MMC Chief Engineer of the Training Ship throughout the year and summer training cruise. The incumbent is responsible to the Ship's Master for the safe operation and maintenance of all machinery and auxiliary equipment related to the training ship, including but not limited to: HV Power Generation, Propulsion, HVAC, refrigeration, water and sewage systems. The employee is also responsible for the safe management of the engine department, supervising of engine department personnel, and Engine cadets working onboard the EMPIRE STATE at all times.

The Chief must ensure the active participation and compliance of the Engine Department with the ships Safety Management System throughout the school year and the training cruise. Along with the Ship's Master, Chief Officer, MARAD Supervisor and Port Engineer, the Chief must implement the preventative maintenance and repair plan for the Training Ship which will ensure that all statutory and regulatory inspections, maintenance and surveys are scheduled and completed as required.

Participation in all engineering training onboard with Ship's staff, the Engineering license department, and the Indoctrination program is required.

Typical duties for which the Chief Engineer will be responsible include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and implementing with the assistance of the assigned Marine Surveyor, Port engineer and Ship's staff, the annual vessel maintenance plan that includes outside contractor or assigned third party work, ship's work force and cadet maintenance

• Maintaining all machinery, equipment, auxiliary systems and spaces in a ready and orderly state at all times as per the MARAD/SMA(SUNY Maritime) Memorandum of Agreement and due regard for safety

• Compiling and maintaining complete records/logs of all engineering departmental activities and work, including machinery logs and annual voyage report as required by vessel owner, operator and outside agencies

• Repairing, as required, all machinery and equipment through use of ship's staff and cadet work force or if required through outside contractor

• Maintaining the ship's Computerized Maintenance System (CMS) in support of the maintenance & repair plan and owner stated requirements (currently ABS Nautical Systems Enterprise or NSE)

• Performing general vessel maintenance and repair, both while alongside and while underway on the annual training cruise

• Attending the ship during required dockings and during annual repair periods, and preparing the ship for same

• Serving as the person in charge of the Engineering Department onboard EMPIRE STATE; participating in annual training cruises and assisting possible activations

• Audit and investigate Engine Department SMS non-conformities and incidents as required

• Coordinate and assist the Vice Chair for Engineering (Engine License) and SETO with engine cadet training during summer sea term and during the academic year

• Actively participate in Cadet Training during summer sea term and school term

• When all other responsibilities involving the Training Ship Empire State are reliably fulfilled, and with the agreement of the Master, the Chief Engineer at his discretion may participate in Engine license instruction. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will teach up to two courses per year, depending on the dry docking and maintenance schedule of the Empire State

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• USCG Chief Engineer Motors and Horsepower MMC with STCW endorsements

• 10 years of maritime experience, including 3 years sailing as Chief Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline

• Experience with High Voltage (+1000V) Power Generation or Propulsion Systems

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Proficiency with Windows 365 or similar software system

• Ability to work in a student-oriented training environment

• Working knowledge and experience with ISM code vessel safety management systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• USCG Chief Engineer of Steam, Motor, Gas Turbines Any Horsepower MMC with STCW endorsements

• Diesel Electric propulsion and power management automation experience

• Shipyard experience

• Prior teaching experience

• Experience with NS 5 (ENTERPRISE) or similar shipboard inventory/maintenance system

• Master's degree or upper-level professional engineering certification credentials

Additional Information:

Classification/Salary Range: The Captain of the Training Ship & Vice President of Regimental Affairs is a full-time calendar year Management/Confidential unclassified position which serves at the President's pleasure. The anticipated salary range for the position is $140,000.00 to $150,000.00 annually with an outstanding benefits package (for additional information, please see the https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benef…. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications to commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.

Special Notes: This is a full-time calendar year appointment. Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

Budget Title: Chief Engineer
Local Title: Chief Engineer
Line #: 00320

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

Pursuant to https://oer.ny.gov/executive-order-161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (718) 409-7305. It can also be viewed online by selecting https://www.sunymaritime.edu/university-police > Safety Information > Clery Safety Report (Annual Security & File Safety).

Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit:

1. Cover letter  
2. Resume/CV  
3. Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance Maritime's commitment to inclusive excellence  
4. Names and contact information of three professional references

To apply: https://apptrkr.com/6837039